We use cookies to allow us and selected partners to analyse site performance to improve your experience and for advertising. By continuing to use this site you consent to our use of cookies as per our cookie policy which also explains how you can change your cookie preferences at any time.

Top 5 best Desktop PCs for 2018

By Michael Passingham

We round-up our best scoring Desktop PCs, from wallet-pleasing entry level models, to more expensive options busting with the latest tech.

Put us to the test

Our Test Labs compare features and prices on a range of products. Try Which? to unlock our reviews. You'll instantly be able to compare our test scores, so you can make sure you don't get stuck with a Don't Buy.

The best desktop PC for you

A decent desktop PC can make those daily computing tasks a breeze. No more watching that pesky Windows egg timer slowly tick down, or drumming your fingers impatiently on the desk. Our Best Buys suit a range of budgets, but all are quick enough for the average user, so you won't be hanging around.

Top desktop PCs for 2018

Typical price £900.00

Which? score 82%

Reviewed Apr 2018

Performance:

5 out of 5

Processor:

Member exclusive

Ram (GB):

Member exclusive

Storage capacity (GB):

Member exclusive

Graphics adapter:

Member exclusive

This PC is supremely powerful and excellent value for people who want a machine for video editing and a bit of gaming. It's overkill if you're only using it for office tasks, but if you want something speedy, this is a great choice.

For the money, this PC is a brilliant piece of kit. Its powerful quad-core processor and dedicated graphics are at odds with its mid-range pricing. It's quite a large box, but it looks good and performs well so there's not a huge amount to complain about here.

We were really impressed with how well this PC performed given its budget pricing. It might not have the outright grunt of its rivals, but for office tasks, some light photo editing and web browsing, this compact machine is ideal.

We test desktop PCs more thoroughly than anyone else

Our tests go further than those carried out by other organisations, and because Which? is independent and does not accept advertising or freebies, you can trust our reviews to give you the full, honest and impartial truth about a product.

When we're testing desktop PCs at the Which? lab, we make sure that the tests we're running represent the sort of things you'll be doing with your new PC. So whilst we do the things you've expect, such as benchmarking tests to check how powerful these machines are, we also record how long it takes to boot up, or transfer data from a USB - tasks that we all do everyday.

To discover the benefits take a Which? trial for £1 and you'll receive access to all our online content.